Member News & Updates

Historic Valley Forge Region To Host 30th ING Spring Conference

by Mike Jamison | May 27, 2019

One of the country’s most historic areas will play host to an historic 30th Anniversary Spring Conference in 2020. The Valley Forge region in Pennsylvania will welcome ING Spring Conference attendees May 31-June 3. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King Of Prussia will be...

Two Hall of Famers Headline ING Spring Conference Starting Sunday

by Mike Jamison | May 18, 2019

The 29th Annual ING Spring Conference kicks off Sunday, May 19 in Sebring, FL, with a lineup that includes two World Golf Hall of Fame inductees and dozens of media and golf industry executives. SEVEN Sebring Raceway Hotel serves as conference headquarters for ING,...

Learn How To Market To Various Generations At 29th Annual ING Spring Conference

by Mike Jamison | Mar 19, 2019

Golf is a game for all ages. That’s the good news. Kids can start playing at around five years of age, and 90 years later still be chasing the dimpled sphere down the fairway. The bad news? Delivering a marketing message to such a wide range of ages can be a difficult...

Tom Mirus To Receive ING Dennis Walters Courage Award At The ING Spring Conference

by Mike Jamison | Mar 13, 2019

Tom Mirus, who for over 20 years has volunteered to assist the United States Blind Golf Association in various capacities, has been named recipient of the ING’s Dennis Walters Courage Award. The presentation will be made at the 29th Annual ING Spring Conference, set...

ING Introduces The Jan Stephenson Entrepreneur Award, To Be Given At ING Conference

by Mike Jamison | Mar 6, 2019

The International Network of Golf has created the ING Jan Stephenson Entrepreneur Award, recognizing outstanding business achievement in the golf industry. The award periodically will go to “a person who has utilized innovative and leadership abilities while...

One-On-One Appointment Show Is Networking At Its Best At ING Spring Conference

by Mike Jamison | Feb 21, 2019

At most conferences where networking is the ultimate goal, attendees are brought together in one room and left on their own to meet and exchange business cards. The One-On-One Appointment Show at the ING Spring Conference takes it a step further, arranging a series of...

« Older Entries

Member Video Feature of the Month

"French Lick"

Join ING

We’re Heading to Biloxi, Mississippi in 2018

COMING SOON - Click on the image at the left for a download of our 6-page brochure. We hope to see you at the IP Casino Resort & Spa in May.

2018 Entry Form – Exhibitors click here

2018 Entry Form – Individuals click here

What They Are Saying about ING

“Thanks for making Dave Pelz and Pelz Golf a part of the ING Spring Conference. Your entire organization is first-rate and gives a humbling effort.”

– Carl Mickelson, Pelz Golf

“ING does a fantastic job connecting media and golf. Networking opportunities existed throughout the conference. The connections we’ve made through ING have proven to be extremely beneficial. Anyone in the golf industry could benefit by becoming an active member.”

– Jeff Gilder, iNet Golf

“So many leads from the ING Spring Conference, it’s hard to know where to start, but that’s a good problem to have! Look forward to seeing you in Mississippi next year.”

– Edmund Woronicz

“The ING Spring Conference was a great experience. Certainly worthwhile for Leupold, and I even picked up a couple of tips that will help my golf game!”

– Jeff Patterson, Leupold

“Thanks for creating an environment again and again that is so conducive to productive connectivity and moving ideas forward.”

– Debbie Waitkus, Golf For A Cause

“We are big supporters of ING and its mission to connect industry professionals for the purposes of learning better business practices and strengthening relationships.”

– Dave Cordero, World Golf Hall Of Fame

“I have worked with 35 people who were at the ING Spring Conference. It just makes it so much easier for me to line up interviews for the radio show, having met them at the ING Conference. “

– Biggs Tabler, Marketing By Biggs

“Thank you for creating such a fantastic and positive environment to talk about golf and its future. I’ve had numerous people follow up from the conference. This group is by far my favorite to converse with.”

– Dr. Lindsey Sams, SNAG Golf

“The ING Spring Conference was a great experience for me and I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone next year.”

– Sheila Barnard, SCNS Sports Foods

“Thanks for making all of us at 18Birdies feel welcome. What a great group of people.”

– Kris Tschetter, 18Birdies